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Zamaton Colony - 18:30
Behind Proteus' Office
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Amina and Orton rush into the scene, now facing a slightly worn out Proteus, and a feral beast sealed within hardened blood.
Orton: "Kohen!!" He calls, striding towards the cocoon.
Proteus: "Stop!!! Don't come any closer!! He can break free if any of us make any loud sounds or sudden movements." His voice changes, it isn't as sluggish anymore.
Orton: "What is that thing?" He calms his tone, treading carefully.
Proteus: "It's a blood seal. It won't keep him in for long, but it should be enough to hinder the transformation. The rest is up to him..."
Orton: "About that, what in the world just happened?"
Proteus: "I'll explain everything once we're out of here. We must inform Rhys at once." He turns to walk away.
Amina: "We can't!" She snatches him. "Rhys is busy with that woman, remember?"
Proteus: "So!? We have a curse bearer that survived Amina! She'll have to wait!"
Amina: "Proteus!" She states, holding his arm tighter in a reprimanding tone. "I get that you're worried about this guy and dire to make progress, but he's sealed. So until he breaks out of the cocoon himself, there's no advancement to be made!! Besides, Rhys has finally found us a chance to get in contact with other colonies, and this woman in particular seems to mean well too. We cannot interrupt."
Proteus: "Since when do you trust outsiders so easily?"
Amina: "I don't." She snarls. "If that doesn't speak for itself, I don't know what will." She glances behind her. "Besides, red boy deserves an explanation about what just happened to his friend."
Proteus: "..." He exhales. "....Fine...Come on then kid.. Let's talk about it.."
He slides both hands in his pockets, pulling out a pack of cigarettes from one, and a black metal pop-up lighter from the other. He taps the bottom of the pack to jerk up a cigarette, which he bites and burns the tip of after popping the lighter open.
Proteus: "You just gonna stand there or what..? Carry on.." He reinforces, blowing a puff of smoke into the air.
Amina walks past him, as Orton follows while peeking over his shoulder. The only thing that remains of Kohen is this... dark.. mass... encasing him.
This feels wrong.
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Proteus' Office
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Once inside the office, Proteus pulls one of the chairs, closest to the door, all the way through the office, and plants it in front of the couch. He sits down and signals Amina and Orton to do the same, ahead of him.
Another puff of smoke.
Exhale.
Proteus: "What's your name..?"
Orton: "Orton." There is a long pause, as the man in front of him appreciates the smoke.
Proteus: "You seem smart, Orton."
Orton: "Thanks.."
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"....So... I take it you activated that power of his?"
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